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Patent GB-190925343-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Hat Pins.
Inventor: TIGHE CHARLES
IPC: A44B9/06
Filed: 1909-11-03
Granted: 1910-11-03
Abstract: 25,343. Tighe, C. Nov. 3. [Cognate Application, 10,571/10.] Hat-pins.-Relates to hat-pins of the type in which the point is hinged and is adapted to be positioned after insertion at right-angles to the shank, and consists in forming the point with an extension b<2> adapted to clip over the reduced end a<3> of the pin to steady it when inserted into the hat. Four special forms of the hinge-joint are described.
Patent GB-190925575-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Connecting Rods Suitable for use in High Speed Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: ISAACSON RUPERT JOHN
IPC: F16H21/34
Filed: 1909-01-21
Granted: 1910-01-21
Abstract: 25,575. Isaacson, R. J., Sanderson, H., and Sanderson, H. St. J. Jan. 21. Conneeting - rods. - In connecting - rods for radial-cylinder internal-combustion engines in which three connecting - rods operate on one crank, the centre connecting-rod a is secured to a sleeve l, upon the ends of which are mounted the forked rods b, c. The sleeve l is provided with ball bearings n, o, p. In the modification shown in Fig. 7, the balls p run on the crankpin g which is suitably grooved for the purpose.
Patent GB-190927139-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Drawing Pens.
Inventor: BELLINI ANTENORE
IPC: B43K17/00
Filed: 1909-11-22
Granted: 1910-11-22
Abstract: 27,139. Bellini, A. Nov. 22. Ruling-pens. - A reservoir ruling-pen of the type in which the air inlet is closed simultaneously with the ink passage comprises a handle A containing a reservoir for ink, a passage I leading from the reservoir to the nib, a cap C at the top of the handle A mounted so as to move longitudinally with respect to such handle, and a central tube 9 attached to the cap C and adapted to close or open the ink passage I, the cap C being also capable of rotating so as to bring apertures E, F for the admission of air to the reservoir into alinement when the passage I is open, and out of alinement so as to cut off the supply of air when the passage I is closed. A central stylus M for conducting the ink can be removed and used for cleaning the passages H, E, F.
Patent GB-190927764-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus suitable for Employment in Blending Milk and Butter, Churning, the Manufacture of Ice Cream and like Operations.
Inventor: CORDEUX-RHYS FREDERICK
IPC: A47J43/10
Filed: 1909-11-29
Granted: 1910-12-29
Abstract: 27,764. Rhys, F. Cordeux-. Nov. 29. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Rotary stirrers; containers; framing. - A mixing-machine, applicable for blending milk and butter, for churning, or for making icecream, comprises an outer cylindrical casing a for the heating or cooling medium, and an inner casing b kept in position by the engagement of the transverse recesses a', b<1>. A removable bar c is fixed across the top of the casing b by means of studs d, which project through slots in the ears c*. A rotatable shaft f, with radial arms f<1>, is supported on a stud f*, and passes through a hole c** in the crossbar c. A framing c<2>, c<1>, c<3> fits closely to the inside of the casing b, and has projecting arms c<4>, which alternate with the arms f<1>. A frame g, attached to the cross-bar c, provides bearings for the spindle h' of the bevel-wheel h, which gears with a wheel f<2> of smaller diameter fixed on the shaft f. The casing b is maintained in its central position by headed screws k, which pass through the wall of the casing a and screw into sockets b<2> on the casing b. In a modification, the bar c may be extended and cranked so as to engage with studs on the top edge of the casing a; and the arms c' may be supported on a single upright instead of on the framing c<2>, c<1>, c<3>.
Patent GB-190929388-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wheels of the so-called "Solid" Type.
Inventor: FLETCHER SAVILE RUTTER
IPC: B60B5/04
Filed: 1909-12-15
Granted: 1910-05-05
Abstract: 29,388. Fletcher, S. R. Dec. 15. Disk wheels.-Wheels or pulleys are built up of tangentially arranged wooden sectors 7, Fig. I, with the grain running longitudinally, their inner ends being squared so as to abut against ratchet-shaped serrations 5 on the hub over a surface substantially normal to the direction of the grain. 'Two series of sectors may be used oppositely disposed so that one sector of each series is bolted to three of the other series and is secured to the hub between the upstanding flange 9, Fig. IV, and the detachable ring 10, and to the tyre by means of the retaining- rings 12 with overhanging edges 14. The inner periphery of the tyre, or of a rim 18, to which the tyre is rigidly attached by shrinking or otherwise, may be formed with projections and recesses to engage with the similarly-shaped outer ends of the sectors. Only one set of sectors may be used, and, where the wheels form part of the return circuit for electrically-driven vehicles, the tyre and hub may be connected by means of copper strips 21.
Patent GB-191003734-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Collapsible Pile Formers.
Inventor: BILYEU THOMAS
IPC: E02D7/30
Filed: 1910-02-15
Granted: 1910-09-22
Abstract: 3734. Bilyeu, T. Feb. 15. Piles; piles, driving.-A collapsible pile-former is provided with a removable core formed of T-irons secured to a point and to a driving- head. The driving-head has a recess to engage the members of the pile - former to prevent relative movements of the parts. Means, operated by the lifting-gear, are provided for separating the core and the former. Fig. 1 shows the hollow former A made in two parts 1, 2 connected by the hinges 4 and pin-and-slot mechanism 5, 6 shown in Fig. 2. A driving-core B, shown in Fig. 4, formed of T-beams 8 secured by angleplates 9, and secured to the point 10 and driving-head C, is arranged within the former A. The head is formed with a recess 14 engaging the parts 1, 2 to prevent them from spreading during the driving operation. A collar 15 is secured to the segments 1, 2 of the former, and cam levers 17, Fig. 3, are mounted on the driving-head C so that when the lifting-tackle 18 is operated, the levers 17 cause the core and the former to separate. The former is withdrawn by lifting-gear attached to the lugs 19.
Patent GB-191007978-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Gun Cleaners.
Inventor: MOORE WILLIAM RILEY
IPC: F41A29/02
Filed: 1910-04-02
Granted: 1910-07-14
Abstract: 7978. Moore, W. R. April 5, 1909, [Convention date]. Cleaning.-Relates to cleaners of the kind in which wire-gauze or other suitable cleaning- material is mounted on a cylindrical elastic core, and consists in making the core in the form of a split cylinder E, Fig. 2. This cylinder, together with the covering-fabric F, Fig. 1, is secured by washers to a central spindle A, which is screwed into the usual sectional cleaner.
Patent GB-191013754-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wheels for Vehicles.
Inventor: BROWN SUMMERS
IPC: B60B9/00
Filed: 1910-06-07
Granted: 1910-10-20
Abstract: 13,754. Brown, S. June 7. Spring wheels with continuous outer rigid ring and metal springs.-Pairs of leaf springs 5, 6, Fig. 1, extending radially, and secured to the rim or the hub, are forced apart by wedgeshaped members 3 fitted with tapering plates 4 serving to guide the springs. In the form shown, the wedges 3 form part of a star-shaped member secured to the hub. Plates 11 at the sides provide lateral stability. In the form shown in Fig. 4, the leaf springs are replaced by pivoted plates 5, 6, held by helical springs 16 in tension.
Patent GB-191015713-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Processes for Hardening and Preserving Wood.
Inventor: SUCHER EMILE
IPC: B27K3/52
Filed: 1910-06-30
Granted: 1911-02-09
Abstract: 15,713. Sucher, E. June 30. Impregnating-compositions. - Wood is preserved and hardened by immersion in a bath containing a preserving-agent, such as pine or vegetable tar, and a fixing-agent consisting of an aqueous solution prepared from sawdust, sodium carbonate, potassium carbon'ate, sodium silicate, and a little nitric acid.
Patent GB-191017625-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Processes for Separating Solids by Means of a Liquid.
Inventor: PONT FRANCIS IRENEE DU
Filed: 1910-07-25
Granted: 1911-03-30
Abstract: 17,625. Du Pont, F. I. July 25. Wet separating. - Solids of different specific gravities are separated in a liquid which is of greater density than water, but of less density than either of the ingredients of the mixture. The liquid may be for example stannic chloride, and the apparatus may be that described in Specification 17,594/10, or an ordinary jig.
Patent GB-191020444-A (GB)
Title: Safety Locking Devices for Lift Gates or Doors.
Inventor: MEDWAY MATTHEW THOMAS
IPC: E05B65/00
Filed: 1910-09-01
Granted: 1911-09-01
Abstract: 20,444. Medway, M. T. Sept. 1. Lift doors, locking and unlocking.-In a combined electric switch and mechanical locking and unlocking device, the sliding lock bolt R and the frame are bevelled at Q', Q<2> respectively so as to co-operate with the pivoted catch G, which when the gate is closed, is secured by the bolt R and arm P, and presses on the pivoted contact arm C so as to complete the control circuit. On approaching a landing, the bowl M, which is displaced by an inclined surface on the cage, operates the arm N, shaft 0, and arm P, so as to release the bolt R. The catch G can then be raised by a projection K on the arm J, thereby breaking contact and, as the post I<1> is operated to open the gate, a pin S on the post I<2> engages the lug R and knocks up the catch, which remains in this position until the posts are separated to close the gate.
Patent GB-191021706-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Metal Milling Machines.
Inventor: PHILIBERT AUGUSTE
IPC: B23C1/12
Filed: 1910-09-19
Granted: 1911-03-09
Abstract: 21,706. Philibert, A. Sept. 19. Milling-machines.-A tool-holder, capable of longitudinal and of rotable adjustment, comprises a shell a movable axially and rotably on a rotating shaft b, toothed gearing c, d, f, g, l, and a carrier i capable of swivelling in the shell a and of being fixed by bolts K engaging curved grooves in the carrier i. The wheel g has teeth on both faces and gears with the wheel l carried by the cutter spindle h. The gear-wheel c is feathered to the shaft b so as to be capable of sliding with the shell a.
Patent GB-191022594-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Detonators for Submarine Blasting Purposes.
IPC: F42B3/103
Filed: 1910-09-29
Granted: 1910-12-15
Abstract: 22,594. Curtiss & Harvey, and Smith, C. L. W. Sept. 29. Blasting-fuses. - Relates to electric detonators, for submarine work, comprising wires c, a paper tube a containing the igniting- composition, and a tube b containing the detonating-composition and secured by crimping at b<1> and made water-proof by the application of a suitable cement. Of s u c h cements, it is found that hard cements are brittle, and plastic cements are sticky. To remove these objections, the invention provides a metal cap d which is in close contact with the wires c at f, and is pressed over the tube a up to the shoulder e after the application of the cement g ; any excess of cement is squeezed out at f, or at the lower edge of the cap around the tube b.
Patent GB-191028656-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Punt Guns and the like.
Inventor: JOLY HENRY EDWARD
IPC: F41A23/00
Filed: 1910-12-09
Granted: 1911-12-07
Abstract: 28,656. Joly, H. E. Dec. 9. Punt guns; machine-rests for; firing-appliances applicable generally.-Consists (a) in a machine rest, especially intended for punt guns, comprising two adjustable supports 2 combined with a recoil-absorbing device 16, and (b) in a relay device for pulling the trigger from a short distance. The rear support is adjustable vertically, and the front one both vertically and laterally. The device for pulling the trigger comprises a rubber or other spring 28, Fig. 8, which is connected to the trigger 23 by a cord 24 passing over pulleys. The spring 28 is held tensioned by a pin 31 passing through eyeletholes 30, 32, 33, as shown in Fig. 9. When the pin 31 is pulled, the spring 28 is released and fires the gun.
Patent GB-191100430-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stoves and like Heating Devices with Continuous Combustion.
Inventor: CHABOCHE MARIE EDMOND PHILBERT
Filed: 1911-01-06
Granted: 1912-01-04
Abstract: 430. Chaboche, M. E. P. Jan. 6. Air supply, regulating. - A stove of the type having an automatic regulating - valve to prevent the chimney draught from exceeding a certain maximum, is provided with a dampercontrolled passage which diverts a portion of the air current, w h i c h would otherwise pass to the fire, directly to the chimney. This allows the rate of combustion to be varied without alteration of the chimney draught. Fig. 1 shows the application to a closed stove, having a hinged flap or regulating valve 17 which, under excess draught, uncovers an opening 16 in the casing 20 and admits air to the flue 11. A hand-operated door or damper 14 in the back of the ash-pit 2 diverts, when open, a portion of the air current which enters the ash-pit directly to the flue by way of the passage 13.
Patent GB-191101272-A (GB)
Title: Wrapping Device for Transporting and Preserving Eggs and Process for Manufacturing same.
Inventor: PICHON LOUIS AUGUSTE
IPC: A23B5/00
Filed: 1911-01-17
Granted: 1911-03-30
Abstract: 1272. Pichon, L. A. Jan. 17, 1910, [Convention date]. Wrappers.-Relates to wrappers or covers for eggs. Corrugated paper, cardboard, indiarubber, gutta-percha, &c. is softened by steam or by dipping in water or an aqueous solution of boric acid and is moulded on an egg-shaped mould. The wrapper 1 may have a longitudinal slot 2, through which the egg is introduced, the resilience of the cover closing it again. Additional security is obtained by the use of a rubber ring 7. In the form shown in Fig. 2, extensions 5, 6 are secured by bands 8, 9. In a modification, Fig. 6, the corrugations may be transverse and the wrapper made in two parts 16, 17. The interior of the wrapper may be varnished or lined with cotton-wool. The egg may be wrapped previously in sterilized and waterproofed paper. The Specification as open to inspection under Section 91 (3) (a) comprises also methods of sterilizing eggs prior to packing. The egg is immersed in an aqueous solution of boric acid, or is heated for some seconds, or is subjected to the action of a current of ozonized water; this subject - matter does not appear in the Specification as accepted.
Patent GB-191109017-A (GB)
Title: Nut Lock.
Inventor: HARPER GEORGE
IPC: F16B39/02
Filed: 1911-04-11
Granted: 1911-08-03
Abstract: 9017. Harper, G., and Martin, M. April 11. Locking nuts.-For the purpose of locking a nut upon it, a bolt is formed with a single helical groove 7, Fig. 1, running contrary to the thread, and the nut has a cross bore 9, Fig. 2, filled with soft metal, which is driven into the groove 7 to lock the nut.
Patent GB-191114280-A (GB)
Title: Improved Construction of Shackles.
Inventor: NOEL JOHN ABRAHAM
IPC: F16G15/06
Filed: 1911-06-16
Granted: 1912-05-09
Abstract: 14,280. Noel, J. A. June 16. Shackles.-The pins of shackles are made in several parts, which are mounted so that pressure upon the outer part is received directly by the shackle eye and not by transmission from pin to pin. In the form shown in Fig. 2, the pin A is U-shaped in section, and partly surrounds the solid pin B, which is of similar section. The pin B is provided with a cam lever L to facilitate withdrawal. In the form shown in Fig. 4, the pin A is tubular and the pin B is prolonged as shown.
Patent GB-191114330-A (GB)
Title: Stand for Side Car Attached to Cycles.
Inventor: SPROSTON ARCHIBALD JOHN
IPC: B62K27/02
Filed: 1911-06-16
Granted: 1912-05-16
Abstract: 14,330. Sproston, A. J. June 16. Supports. - A stand for side-cars and like attached vehicles, whereby the wheel of the vehicle may be raised from the ground, or the vehicle supported when detached from the cycle &c., comprises a strut b pivotally attached at c to a clip a adapted to be secured to the axle or frame of the side-car, a spring d serving to maintain the strut in the operative and inoperative positions. The strut is depressed into the operative position by a foot-plate g, and is made adjustable as to length by screwing the lower portion hand providing a nut i on the part b<1>. The adjustment device may be used as a jack.
Patent GB-191116261-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Horse Shoe Nails.
Inventor: KNIGHT ALFRED WILLIAM
IPC: A01L7/10
Filed: 1911-07-14
Granted: 1912-07-15
Abstract: 16,261. Knight, A. W. July 14. Nails. - The tapered head of a horseshoe nail is cut away at c so as to form an extension d. which may project from the shoe to act as a roughing - stud. The head b is shorter than the countersunk hole in the shoe, so that it binds against the inner end at a part that is not subjected to wear. The part d is convex at the end, and its faces are either both concave, or one concave and one convex; or one or both faces may be plane. Specification 28,309/08 is referred to.
Patent GB-191118188-A (GB)
Title: Improvements connected with Increasing the Velocity of Flowing Streams and the like for Power and other purposes.
Inventor: CUMBO JOHN FERDINAND
Filed: 1911-08-11
Granted: 1912-01-18
Abstract: 18,188. Cumbo, J. r. Aug. 11. Current motors.-In order to increase the velocity of streams for power and other purposes, the stream is caused to pass through an adjustably restricted channel in which one or more motors may be disposed. In the apparatus shown, connected floats a, a', Fig. 2, having rounded end portions a<2> and pointed forward portions a<3> and rounded inner surfaces a<4>, are provided with plates b which are of greater depth than the floats and form with the bottom plates b<1>, carried by them, a narrow channel x, the width of which may be regulated by screws c. The floats are preferably in the form of tanks of one or more chambers fitted with means for introducing water so that the depth of the float may be regulated. The plates b may be formed of a series of parallel plates the depth of each of which may be regulated. Hinged wings e, adapted to be opened or closed as shown by dotted lines, and provided with sluice gates i, are held in the open position by stays H and serve to guide the stream into the channel x. The apparatus is provided with a rudder k and mooring-bits l.
Patent GB-191118249-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with Weighbridges.
Inventor: HIPKINS WILLIAM EDWARD
IPC: G01G1/18
Filed: 1911-08-12
Granted: 1912-08-12
Abstract: 18,249. Hipkins, W. E. Aug. 12. Weighbridges. -Relates to combined weighbridges, and consists in an arrangement whereby the loads on two or more platforms may be separately weighed on two or more steelyards, or the combined load may be weighed on an additional steelyard, these weighing operations being simultaneously or independently accomplished without the necessity for manual operation of interchanging-mechanism. As applied to a machine having two platforms and three steelyards, such as is described in Specification 19,105/01, the transfer levers a, b from the two platforms are coupled by levers d, h, m e, i, n and rods o, p to steelyards q, r, one for each platform. The adjacent ends of the levers m, n are connected by links s to the third steelyard t for ascertaining the combined load on the two platforms. The ends of the steelyards have limited movement as usual within brackets u, and, owing to this limitation and the arrangement of the levers, the combined or separate loads can be ascertained on the steelyards irrespective of the positions of those poises not under manipulation, and without manual operation of interchanging-mechanism. In a modification, the levers h, i are dispensed with, In a further modification, the levers d, e are also dispensed with, the transfer levers a, b being coupled directly to the centre of the levers m, n.
Patent GB-191119514-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wrenches.
Inventor: WILLIS PERCY RICHARD JULIUS
IPC: B25B13/14
Filed: 1911-09-01
Granted: 1912-08-29
Abstract: 19,514. Willis, P. R. J., [Smith, J. A.]. Sept. 1. Wrenches.-In wrenches of the kind in which one jaw is both slidably and pivotally mounted in respect of a fixed jaw and in which the jaws as a whole may be set at various angles with the handle, the movable jaw is provided with a reversible attachment adapted, in cooperation with the fixed jaw, to grip round or angular articles. The movable jaw 11 is mounted upon a pivot 12 in a channeled block 9 slidable by worm and rack gear 15, 7 in the head of the wrench. The reversible attachment piece 17 has flat and serrated faces 18, 19 respectively and is held with either face opposed to the face of the fixed jaw 1 by means of a spring catch 20 engaging notches 21 to retain ridges 22 in engagement with a notch 23 in the jaw 11. The head of the wrench is con. nected to the handle 25 by a toothed circular part 5, pivoted in a fork 24 of the handle and held in the adjusted position by pawls 27 controlled by a spring 29.
Patent GB-191119718-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machines for Straining Waste Liquids or Trade Effluents and Recovering the Fibres or Fibrous Substances contained therein.
Inventor: TURNER JOHN
Filed: 1911-09-05
Granted: 1912-07-18
Abstract: 19,718. Turner, J. Sept. 5. Strainers. -- Waste liquids or trade effluents from apparatus for washing or otherwise treating textile fabrics or fibres, are delivered by drains 13 to the interior of an inclined chamber 2 situated within a tank 1 and having a perforated bottom and a curved lower end. The liquid passes outward into the tank 1, and fibrous matter is carried upwards into a basket 15<1> in a receptacle 15, by brushes or wipers 9 attached to endless chains or to an apron. The tank may be below the floor-level, so that no pump is required to lift the liquid from the drains. The sides of the chamber 2 may be provided with grooves or projecting bars to guide the bars that support the brushes.
Patent GB-191119861-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Protecting Frames for Plant and like Labels.
Inventor: THEIS GUSTAV
IPC: G09F3/18
Filed: 1911-09-06
Granted: 1911-12-30
Abstract: 19,861. Theis, G. Sept. 6. Label holders. - Relates to label holders or protectors for plant and like labels, formed by bending a single metal blank. A suspending eye c is formed of a strip stamped out of the centre of the blank a, the end of the strip being passed through a slot d. The label is placed between a pair of glass plates, which are retained in the holder by flaps i bent from the narrow edges of the holder.
Patent GB-191120137-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Lifts, Hoist, Water Raising Devices and so forth.
Inventor: ESCALADA FLORENCIO
IPC: F04B19/08
Filed: 1911-09-11
Granted: 1912-09-05
Abstract: 20,137. Escalada, F. Sept. 11. Ducket - elevator apparatus.-Lifts for raising water from wells, of the type in which an annular tank fitted with a nut engages a central vertical screw shaft fitted in the well and is raised or lowered by rotating the shaft or the nut, are provided with sustaining-mechanism which normally supports the tank at any height on the discontinuance of the lifting-force but can be released to permit it to descend. Fig. 1 shows one construction of apparatus in which a vertical quick-threaded screw engages a nut b on the tank and is rotated by means of a handle m or by a horizontal shaft to which a horse is attached. The tank, which runs on guides h, surrounds the screw and is provided with flap valves f to allow the water to enter and with a tap g to draw off the contents. A ratchet n prevents the tank from running back during the lifting operation, but the pawl may be released by means of a handle o to permit the tank to run down by its own weight. Balls c are fitted between the engaging surfaces of the screw and nut.